From the Road Photo Report: Houston, TX’s Bedrock City Comics

Presenting a look at Houston, TX’s Bedrock City Comics!

VITAL STATS

Owner: Richard Evans

Manager: Michael Steenbergen

Years in Business: 17

Store Size: 3600 sq. ft.

Product Lines: Comics, Magazines, Graphic Novels & Trade Paperbacks, Toys, Apparel, Models & Statues, Manga, Games

Special Events: Creator Signings, Bi-Annual Sales

Community Involvement:  Sponsor local events, graphic novel presentations with library, school classroom donations, promote comics at movie theaters, participate in graphic novel book fairs at area libraries.

Comic Shop Locator Service Participant: Yes

Free Comic Book Day Participant: Yes

Website: www.bedrockcity.com

Favorite Comic Book: Dark Horse's The Goon (Evans), Marvel Comics’ Daredevil (Steenbergen)

Number of trade shows/conventions attended yearly?: 10

What do you do that is innovative within your store?: Often try new product lines that are not always associated with typical comic stores.

How do you freshen up your store?: We move product categories around the store and change POP material regularly.

What are your plans for the next twelve months?: Install a POS system and open our next store.

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